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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Night and Outside the Town Wall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) He wants to create a grand piece of art.
(b) He wants to be seen by the director of a better theater.
(c) He wants to entertain the audience.
(d) He wants to play the lead.

2. What is Faust's method of suicide when he contemplates ending his life?
(a) Gunshot to the head.
(b) Dagger to the heart.
(c) Self-immolation.
(d) Poison.

3. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.
(b) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.
(c) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.
(d) Perform a comedy.

4. What does Faust believe about the townspeople he and Wagner walk with during their holiday celebration after his suicide attempt?
(a) The people are liars.
(b) The people are mocking him.
(c) The people are all heretics.
(d) The people respect him.

5. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) May Day.
(b) New Year.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?

2. What is Faust heavily doubting in "Night"?

3. What is Faust's title?

4. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?

5. .0 0..........Mephistopheles has become bored because there is no challenge in ________ mankind anymore.

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